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Signed T202 Mecca Triple Folder
Published in 1912, T202 Hassan Triple Folders measure 2-1/4" x 5-1/2". There are 132 cards
in the set, with two color player portraits featured on either side of a black and white baseball action shot in the center
panel.
The following T202 Cobb/Moriarity was sold in January 2009 by SCP Auctions for over $17,000, which included the buyer's
premium.
The following is the auction description for the Cobb, including an image of the envelope described therein:
Stunning, almost perfect black ink Ty Cobb signature on the center panel of a 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder - "Ty Cobb
Steals Third" with Ty Cobb and George Moriarity side panels. The card itself appears EX+/EX-MT from the front with the back
having a few black ink marks. This ink looks to be the same as that used on the front for the Cobb signature. As this card
originally came many years ago with all four T206 poses signed we believe that this is probably ink residue from the day in
1940 that Cobb signed all five cards. There have been only 2 confirmed T202's autographed with this being the only Ty Cobb
signed. An incredible piece and probably a once in a lifetime opportunity. Lot includes the original return envelope from
Ty Cobb postmarked June 12, 1940. Autograph graded MINT 9 by PSA/DNA.
Click For Cobb Auction Link (SCP Auctions)
Sadly, I do not own an autographed cards of Ty Cobb. But, I was fortunate enough to find two examples
of a T202 card signed by Hall of Famer Zack Wheat. I had them both authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA and then I consigned
the cleaner one with the signature just on Wheat's panel to Mastro Auctions.
The one below sold in the July 2008 Mastro Auction.
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